School District Payroll Bookkeeper

Ellington Board of Education; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Bookkeeper to manage bi-weekly payroll for about 550 district employees. This role ensures accurate, on-time pay and compliance with federal and state reporting.

The successful candidate will be organized, discreet, and capable of meeting firm deadlines in a 12-month, 8-hour-per-day schedule. Responsibilities include payroll processing, system administration of School ERP Pro, and handling leave adjustments, benefits, and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least two years of office experience focused on accounting and bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, accounts payable, and standard accounting terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fund accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process and balance bi-weekly payroll for ~550 employees according to the payroll calendar.
• Review electronic timecards and import hours-worked files into the timecard system.
• Verify timecards and manually enter data as needed.
• Prepare and transmit the ACH file and run payroll checks.
• Administer and maintain the School ERP Pro Payroll system and tax tables.
• Calculate salary adjustments for leaves and monitor probationary periods.
• Serve as final approver in ePAR and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Prepare required federal/state reports and W-2s; ensure IRS compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

fund accounting software

Job description

Ellington Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Bookkeeper to manage bi-weekly payroll for about 550 district employees. This role ensures accurate, on-time pay and compliance with federal and state reporting.

The successful candidate will be organized, discreet, and capable of meeting firm deadlines in a 12-month, 8-hour-per-day schedule. Responsibilities include payroll processing, system administration of School ERP Pro, and handling leave adjustments, benefits, and inquiries.